Japan: Japan imports more whiskey to cover shortage of local produce

Whiskey imports from unexpected places are increasing in Japan to cover the shortage of Japanese-made spirits caused by the growing popularity of highballs, the Asahi Shimbun reported on January 21. In ...
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Rwanda: Rwanda’s Bralirwa starts local production of Heineken beer

Rwanda’s biggest brewer, Bralirwa, has started production of Heineken beer at its plant in the country’s western Gisenyi province, in a move meant to reduce retail prices and boost sales ...
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UK: Alcohol-free beer sales up 33% yoy

Beck’s Blue remains the top dog in the non-alcoholic beer sector in the UK, but it has seen its market share eroded by a plethora of newcomers to the category, ...
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Japan: Nomura Holdings and Carlyle Group seeking to acquire Japan’s fifth-largest brewer Orion Breweries

Orion Breweries' prospects for winning over more drinkers in U.S. and Asian markets, helped by its brand recognition among American military personnel and tourists, put the unlisted Japanese beer on ...
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USA & Malaysia: Brooklyn Brewery’s beer now available on draft in Malaysia

Craft beer from Brooklyn Brewery is now available on draft in Malaysia, Star2.com reported on January 19. Two expressions from the renowned American brewery are currently on tap at The Good ...
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USA, OK: Stronger ales now allowed for sale in Oklahoma grocery and convenience stores

Beer snobs are raising their mugs to a stronger brew in three states that once forbade grocers from selling anything but low-alcohol brands, and the changes could indirectly chill the ...
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Canada, ON: Beard Free Brewing closes down less than a year after opening

Beard Free Brewing in Peterborough, Ontario has apparently closed down less than a year after opening, the Canadian Beer News reported on January 18. Beard Free was launched in March 2018 ...
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USA, WA: Trap Door Brewing opening second location

Trap Door Brewing of Vancouver, Washington is opening a second location, a taproom, in nearby Ridgefield. The new taproom will be located just off Interstate 5 at exit 14, about ...
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USA, CA: Ballast Point Brewing Company opens brewery in Disneyland

The happiest place on earth can now be referred to as the "hoppiest" place on earth, thanks to the Downtown Disney District's newest addition, KGUN reported on January 17. The park ...
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USA, MS: Lucky Town Brewing Company ending production

Lucky Town Brewing Company in Jackson is ending production after six years, WLBT reported on January 18. In a Facebook post, the company said a consistent string of issues ranging from ...
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